Bayville School Newsletter

Mrs. Komorowski and I are excited to welcome everyone to the 2026–2027 school year! We are looking forward to a wonderful year with our students and families.

Please take some time to review this newsletter, as it contains important information and answers to many questions you may have as we begin the school year. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at srieder@btboe.org.

We will also share additional information at Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 15. Please see the information below for the schedule and times for the evening.

Throughout the school year, we will use Remind to share important announcements and updates with our Bayville School families. To join our Remind group, simply text @3kgbcag to 81010.

As a reminder, students in grades K–4 have Physical Education once per week and should wear sneakers and appropriate clothing on their scheduled Gym day so they can safely participate in all activities. Preschool students participate in Gross Motor activities each day, so appropriate footwear and clothing are important for them as well.

Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and support. Mrs. Komorowski and I wish all of our students and families a happy, healthy, and successful 2026–2027 school year!

Steve Rieder
Principal

Throughout arrival and dismissal, our front parking lot will be inaccessible. Although this is an inconvenience, we do this as a safety measure for our students and staff. We appreciate your understanding.

Only students and staff will be permitted in the school building. If you need to talk to the secretaries, please let one of our staff members know and we will direct you accordingly.

We will have staff members stationed throughout to help direct students to their classrooms. If at any time you or your child has a question, do not be afraid to ask one of us.

School Hours: 8:40-3:05

2 Hour Delay: 10:40-3:05

4 Hour Day: 8:40-12:40

ARRIVAL

During arrival, all buses and vans will be in the front parking lot of the school. We will start bringing the kindergarten and preschool students in at approximately 8:35. The rest of the school will start filtering in at 8:40.

Curbside Drop Off: Parents can drop their children off on Cranmer Road. During this drop-off procedure, parents do not get out of the car, and students are able to walk up to the school by themselves. Please do not drop off until 8:35.

Preschool Drop Off: All preschool drop off will need to be walked by their parent to the front of the school. Please park on Pine Tree Road and use the crosswalk. Please do not park in the school parking lot during arrival or dismissal.

Parking Drop Off: If you want to walk your child up to the school, please park on Pine Tree Road and use the crosswalk to get to school. There is a crossing guard stationed at this intersection to ensure everyone's safety.

DISMISSAL

If you are picking up your preschool or kindergarten student, your child will need to be signed out at the end of every day. If you plan on picking them up daily and do not want them taking the bus to or from school, you can waive transportation entirely (see post below), and notify the main office and the classroom teacher of your plan to pick up every day.

If you want your child to take the bus to school, but you will pick them up at the end of every day, please notify the main office and the classroom teacher. However, you do not need to fill out a transportation waiver.

If your child traditionally takes the bus home, but you need to pick them up from school on a specific day, please notify the main office and the classroom teacher by 12pm.

Kindergarten Pick-Up: All kindergarten students and their siblings will be picked up at Door #3 at the back of Bayville School at 2:55. Please bring photo identification.

Preschool Pick-Up: All preschool students and their siblings will be picked up at Door #9 at the back of Bayville School at 2:55. Please bring photo identification.

Grade 1-4 Pick-Up: If you are picking up your student(s) not in preschool or kindergarten, you do so at the front of Bayville School. Please bring photo identification.

If you do not wish for your child to take the bus to or from school, please fill out this transportation waiver. This will let us know that you will pick up your child at the end of every day. If you waive transportation and have a child that is in preschool or kindergarten, you will pick all of your children up in the back of the school by Door #9. If you do not have a child in preschool or kindergarten, you can pull alongside of Cranmer road and your child will walk to your car.

The parent portal will continue to be an essential connection between home and school. Parents have access to their children's report cards, progress reports, teacher's homepage, lunch account, and a variety of pertinent information via the parent portal. Parents can log onto the portal by clicking on www.fridayparentportal.com/berkeley. Having access to the portal allows parents to keep all important school information up to date. Please check your information and make any necessary changes. It is the parents' responsibility to keep this information current.

Please fill out the following forms in the Parent Portal:

• Free/Reduced Lunch
• Press Release
• School Insurance
• Questions
• Transportation
• Link Multiple Students
• Update Emergency Contacts

School breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase daily. Breakfast will be $2.50 and lunch will be $4.00. Please fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch form on the Parent Portal to determine if you qualify. The school lunch menu can be found monthly here, please remember that due to supply issues the menu may need to change occasionally. If your child does not plan to purchase lunch, please send a packed lunch daily along with a classroom snack.

We are so fortunate to have an amazing PTA at Bayville School! You can become a member of the PTA by clicking here. Our first PTA meeting will be Tuesday, September 10 at 6pm in the Bayville School APR.

Stay up-to-date on all of the Bayville School PTA by following them on Facebook: Bayville School PTA Facebook Page

The Berkeley Township School District has an automated calling system for absences. A phone call will be automatically placed to the home of any student who is absent from school whether the child's absence was called in or not. We do ask that you continue to follow our school's procedure(s) for calling in an absence and continue to send in absence notes and/or doctor notes to assure that the absence is recorded correctly. Attendance will be taken when students are physically in the school building as well as on hybrid days when they are working from home. A 24 hour voicemail absence reporting line may be reached at (732) 269-1300 (press 1).

All medications, prescribed or over-the-counter, must be brought to the school by a parent in the original labeled bottle or container. All medication need written and signed order from a physician. Please contact the school nurse, Mrs. Reece, with any questions at (732) 269-1300 (ext. 4005).

Each year the National Parks Service provides a free National Parks Pass for 4th grade students. You can complete your application by following the link below.

During the school year, you will continue to see an active Berkeley Township Police Officer on duty daily as school security remains a top priority of all our schools. A huge thank you to the Berkeley Township Police Department for their constant support.

This year, we are asking parents in grades K-4 to send in headphones or earbuds for their child. These must be wired (not wireless) and include a microphone. They will remain in school throughout the year. We appreciate your support and understanding!

SPIRIT DAYS

• September 11: Red White and Blue

• September 23: Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness)

• October 23: Camo

BOOK FAIR

• September 15-17

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

• September 15

LEMONADE SALE (Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer)

• September 18

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

• September 22

PTA EVENTS

• September 28 - Gertrude Hawk Sale Begins
• September 29 - PTA Meeting
• October 16 - PTA Harvest Night
• October 19 - Preschool and K Pumpkin Patch

PICURE DAY

• October 5

WEEK OF RESPECT

• October 5

PROGRESS REPORTS POST

• October 10

COLUMBUS DAY

• School closed

HALLOWEEN PARADE

• October 30 - More information to come

REPORT CARDS POST

• October 31

We kindly ask for your partnership in ensuring that your child arrives at school on time each day so we can begin our mornings in a seamless and productive manner. When students arrive promptly, they are able to fully participate in morning routines, receive important instructions, and start their day feeling prepared and confident. Consistent punctuality supports stronger academic success and helps children develop responsibility and positive habits that will benefit them well beyond the classroom. Additionally, timely arrival reduces disruptions to classroom instruction, supports smooth school operations, and ensures that all safety procedures during arrival are carried out effectively. Thank you for helping us create the best possible start to every school day for all of our students.